Established in 1994, Kissel/E&S Associates of Lincoln, Nebraska, provides associations, business, and individuals a wide range of services in the areas of legislative representation, government relations, and association management.

Unlike other governmental consulting and lobbying firms, Kissel/E&S Associates draws upon the resources of the Erickson | Sederstrom law firm in addition to the experience and abilities of attorney Joe Kohout and its Managing Director, Gordon Kissel.

Gordon's experiences with the state legislature, state and federal agencies, and association management provides clients with a valuable and informed partner to assist them through the legislative process.

Joe Kohout is a partner in the firm of Kissel/E&S Associates. Since 2002, Joe has been a registered lobbyist with the Nebraska State Legislature. Before attending law school, Joe served as a Legislative Aide in the Nebraska Legislature for then‑Senator John Hilgert of Omaha (now Director of Veterans’ Affairs). During his tenure as Legislative Aide, Joe earned valuable expertise in committee structures, the legislative process and constituent services.

Why can’t I recover attorney’s fees in Nebraska even when my contract says I can?
August-02-13
Nebraskan courts will generally refuse to enforce contractual allocations of attorney’s fees. While Nebraska’s position is in the minority, there are instances where contractual provisions of attorney’s fees are enforceable. Read more >

Kissel/ES Helps the city LaVista, NE Pass LB1018
January-17-11
Working with members of the Legislature, the office of the Governor, national consultants and local municipalities, Kissel/ES Associates representing the United Cities of Sarpy County, created a package known as the Nebraska Advantage Transformational Tourism and Redevelopment Act. Read more >

Kissel/ES helps West Corp. Secure 1000 Training Grants
January-17-11
In an effort to create 1000 jobs in Nebraska, Kissel/ES worked with the Legislature, the Department of Economic Development and the Office of the Governor, created a mechanism to allow West Corp. access to job training grants.Read more >

Kissel/ES Associates & Ralston Public Schools Work To Insure State Aid Formula is Fair to All
January-17-11
Kissel/ES Associates, representing Ralston Public Schools, worked in a cooperative manner with other school districts and with the Legislature to ensure that changes to the state aid formula are fair to all districts throughout the state.Read more >